Fall clean-up efforts will be Oct. 5 through 12 in both
Franklin County and the City of Mount Vernon. Residents are urged to clean
both public and private areas in preparation for the influx of visitors to
the community for CountryFest, Homecoming and Wine in the Pines. Free disp
osal of refuse is offered at various sites during this period.

Furniture, including couches, chairs, bedding items and appliance
s, will be accepted. Citizens are asked to place metal and wood products in
designated locations at the sites for special disposal or recycling. Items
such as refrigerators and air conditioning units should have their cooling
units removed.

None of the collection sites will be
accepting tires, roofing materials or commercial refuse from construction s
ites. The city will not accept batteries at their dumpster; however, Pct. 1
and 4 Commissioners will accept them at their drop off locations.